The Deshaun Watson sweepstakes could be down to two teams. In addition to the Dolphins, the Panthers have also presented the Texans with a strong offer, according to PFT. 
The Texans would likely accept the Panthers’ latest proposal, according to PFT’s source, but Watson’s the one who really holds the cards. Thanks to his no-trade clause, he can veto any destination he doesn’t like. Fortunately for the Panthers, they’re on his short list of preferred teams, unlike the Eagles. Denver has also been said to be in the mix, but it’s shaping up to be a two-horse race and the Broncos aren’t in it at the moment.
We’ve had conflicting word on the Panthers’ level of interest all month long. Just last week, Jonathan Jones of CBS Sports heard the Dolphins have effectively been bidding against themselves. Still, Watson won’t be parked on the commissioner’s exempt list if he’s traded, so it stands to reason that other teams could try and outbid the Dolphins.
And, just hours ago, head coach Matt Rhule benched Sam Darnold in the fourth quarter. After the game — a 25-3 loss to the Giants —Rhule told reporters that Darnold will “be our quarterback next week.” It remains to be seen whether he’ll be their QB come November 3rd.
What do the Panthers have to offer? A bad-but young-QB And a really expensive, but constantly injured RB. That roster is well below average. And draft picks?
Houston at this point should just get as many picks as possible….they’re not competing anytime soon. So young stars do you zero good.
Solid plan. They just better be able to draft better than the Fins!
@arty…..3rd round pick on Mills. Their draft abilities may be a push.
I am guessing the Panthers have offered Darnold + 2 1st round picks + late round pick at this time. Texans are looking for 3 1st round picks for Watson, and I am sure neither the Dolphins or the Panthers have offered that kind of bounty to them yet….
Why on earth inherit Darnold?
Should be zero game suspension for accusations. Innocent until proven guilty… once the basis of western civilization
No way miami has a proposal on the table after today.
If a trade happens it has to be with conditions/stipulations regarding his future playing time, if he isn’t guilty.
Houston needs to realize this and work it out.
Fans need to remember innocent until guilty. If he is guilty of these events he will get a lifetime suspension, and should be criminally punished and these women need to be cared for in every way.
This is from a clemson fan that always has rooted for Deshaun, but ultimately hopefully justice is served.
Texans are suggesting that you aren’t trading for Watson for what he can do this year or even next year. You are trading for what he can do from 2023-2033.
I totally agree with this approach.
This would be a PR nightmare for any team that picks him up while he is under investigation for 22 separate charges.
You would think. But it won’t matter a single bit if he goes to a team and the team wins games. That is the society we live in.
Well, it’s gotta change otherwise we’re giving to self implode.
“Panthers have also presented the Texans with a strong offer, according to PFT”.
There is no way any PFT source is being allowed to sit in on trade discussions involving Watson. What the Dolphins or Panthers might be offering is pure speculation.
I really cannot remember anyone mentioning Florio’s name as being a firsthand source in my life. I’ve never heard a player, executive, coach, or personality credit him with being an insider. Everything on PFT seems to be a report sourced from someone else or anonymously. I doubt that anyone is texting Florio priority details that others are not getting. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
The Dolphin’s owner Steven Ross has no business running an NFL team if he let’s a soon to be fired GM Chris Grier trade away all his draft capital.
This franchise is a complete disaster right now.
I remember the Shula days and you’re right, the FINS are a rolling dumpster fire.
As a Panthers fan, Watson wouldn’t be worth the capital to give up. Trading future 1sts that can be spent on O-lineman wouldn’t be good business, especially being without a 2nd and 3rd this upcoming draft. Would rather see them go after Mariota, Dalton, or Minshew someone we can get for a late-round pick. I wouldn’t mind bringing back Cam either
Minshew should be starting in Philadelphia. The Eagle Defense said watching their offense run their plays and playing in games is like watching a third rate college team and, that’s an insult to the college teams in the NCAA.